For decades, the Monson Developmental Center was a cornerstone of the region – home to more than 1,700 residents and a major source of employment. Today, the vacant 100+ acre campus represents a rare opportunity to create a new, walkable mixed-use neighborhood that meets the region’s housing, economic, and community needs.

Westmass is working to redevelop the former MDC campus into a vibrant district with diverse housing types, local businesses, public spaces, and infrastructure investment – supporting Monson and surrounding communities for generations to come. Through thoughtful planning, updated zoning, and strong public-private partnerships, the site can once again become a regional anchor, rooted in Monson’s history and built for its future.